Good Morning Quincy WA Daily Brief – Monday, May 4 2026

Good Morning Quincy, WA – Monday, May 4, 2026

Your daily local update for Quincy, George, Winchester, Crescent Bar & Sunland Estates.

Today’s highlights:
• 🌤 Weather: Sunny and warm, high near 85° with breezy winds—hot week ahead
• ⚾ Community Event: Police vs Fire Charity Softball Game tonight (5:30 PM opening, 6:00 PM first pitch)
• ☕ Around Town: Senior Center coffee hour, line dancing & bridge this afternoon
• 📚 Library: Citizenship Study Group at 4:30 PM at Quincy Public Library
• 🎉 Today’s Celebrations: Star Wars Day, International Firefighters Day & National Kids Fitness Day
• 🏐 Local Pride: Quincy U12 volleyball team wraps dominant season (21–0 pool play, 3 titles)
• 🚧 Travel Alert: I-90 paving project Vantage to George—lane reductions and delays expected
• 🌱 Community Garden: Free garden beds available on Jackrabbit Way (reserve yours now)
• 🎭 School News: QHS earns multiple Apple Award nominations for Footloose & Puffs
• 🎶 Coming Up: QHS Choir Scene Concert (May 7–8), Pop-Up Market & Car Show (May 9), Comedy Night at Crescent Bar

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Good Morning Quincy WA Daily Brief – Monday, May 4 2026

Speaker: [00:00:00] Good morning, Quincy. Today is Monday, May 4th, 2026, and this is the Good Morning Quincy Wad News cast with your daily local update for Quincy, George, Winchester, Crescent Bar, Sunland Estates, and all of the area. If it matters in the 98848, you'll hear it here. In the next few minutes, we'll cover today's weather, what's happening around town, school sports and activities, school, city council, police, fire, church, community, and local business news.

Whether you're heading to work, getting the kids out the door or just easing to your day, we're here to help you stay connected to what's happening in our community. Grab your coffee, get ready for your day, and let's start with today's forecast. 60 here at the studio, a little cooler in George and down in the river communities.

Today is supposed to be sunny with a high near 85. A bit breezy with some north [00:01:00] winds, 13 to 18 miles per hour, and some big gusts are possible, but hey, it's the basin area. Who's surprised about that? Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 55. North winds nine to 14 miles per hour, per hour. Folks, it's gonna be a warm week.

Spring, early, summer is making its presence known. We're gonna be in the 80s all week, so dress appropriately, and if you're going outside for a length of time, think about wearing a hat or whatever you need to. The sun is gonna be brutal. Think about that for the game this afternoon. We'll get to that in a few minutes.

Y'all ready for this.

In your Jack Sports Recap, our Jax Baseball and soccer team suffered some tough losses over the weekend. You'll get in next time, Jax.

If you're looking for a reason to celebrate, it's Star Wars Day. That's right. [00:02:00] May the 4th be with you. It is Star Wars Day. I know my kids are jamming today. All excited. They've got special treats planned. They're breaking out the classic episode four. Uh, early this morning, I'm pretty sure. It's also International Firefighters Day.

Now, that's not telling you who to cheer for this afternoon, but, you know, give our firefighters some love. They deserve it. They do amazing things for our community and absolutely incredible people. Come out and show some love tonight and support our firefighters. It's also National Kids Fitness Day. So, get the kiddos moving today.

Our kids sit around way more than we did growing up, and it has not been a positive improvement on their lives. So, get off the screens, get outside in this nice, beautiful weather we're having, and let's get kids moving today. Today around [00:03:00] town, the Quincy Senior Center has coffee hour at 10:00 AM and line dancing at 1:00 PM.

They also host Bridge at 2:15 on Mondays. I don't have this week's menu yet, so I will go by this morning and get it as soon as I can, but it's gonna be a little bit before it shows up on the website today. Once I have it, it will be over on the website. Welcome to quincywa.com in the note section like usual.

At the library today, the English Citizenship Study Group is gathering today to work on their citizenship classes at the Quincy Public Library. Instructor Julie Michelle Mitchell will guide you through the naturalization interview, exam prep, US history and civics and eligibility requirements. All materials are provided.

It's at 4:30 PM and you can check the library for this ongoing schedule. Come learn, study, and prepare with us. Classes are taught in English only. Please contact the Quincy Public Library for any questions at [00:04:00] 509-787-2359. The Quincy Police Department and the Grant County Fire District three invites you to join them today for their second annual Quincy Please versus Fire Charities softball game.

This fun family friendly event is a great opportunity to meet your local first responders while supporting a meaningful cause. A mission is free. There's no cost. They're just asking for donations to benefit a local charity. This year, they'll be donating all the money raised to the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation.

Their focus is providing support, services, encouragement, and information to patients and families currently battling cancer within Grant Adams County. Donations can be made at the event cash is accepted, or via the Grant County Fire District's. Number three, volunteer groups, Venmo. This event is happening this evening, May 4th, at 5:30 PM.

We're opening ceremonies with the first pitch happening at 6:00 PM at the Quincy Middle School baseball fields behind the school. Like I said, this is a free [00:05:00] event with an opportunity to donate to local charities, so bring your lawn chair and get ready for a great time. Be sure and dress appropriately.

Like I said, it's gonna be a warm win today. Lots of sunshine. Wear your big floppy hats or whatever you need to, some loose shirts, uh, and avoid those sunburns. No point in getting burned while you're out having a good time. It's gonna be a great event. It was a lot of fun last year. We'll see you guys there.

I'd love to meet you. Be sure and stop and ... Stop me and say hi if you recognize me. Uh, I love to meet you guys and get to talk to you, so I'll be there with my family, and I can't wait to see you guys there. I'm split on this one because I have friends on the fire department and the police department, and so I kind of bounce back and forth between the two sides.

It's just a really great event. So come support whoever you want to, but it's gonna be a great event in the community. It's Monday, so let's start the day ... The way every day should start with a good laugh, with your [00:06:00] daily dad show. Why did the boy bring a ladder on the bus? He wanted to go to high school.

In upcoming events, Tower Pizza and Crescent Bar will be hosting a comedy show on Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 PM. Also, on Saturday, May 9th, the Quincy Public Market presents a pop-up market and car show from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There will be food and vendors along with some gorgeous finished automobiles to Meyer.

There may even be some vendor spots still available. If you're interested in that, call Syria ... Sorry, Sierra at 509-794-3445. Hey, heads up. If you enjoy having The Gorge here in the community, the Gorge Amp Theater is excited that they've been nominated for the best Amphitheater for USA Today's 10 Best Reader Choice Awards.

You can vote once per day until the ballots close on Monday, May [00:07:00] 11th at 11:59 AM. I've been voting every day. There's a quick link over on Facebook that pops up pretty easy. If you search for The Gorge. It takes less than 30 seconds. While I'm on Facebook, I click on it. I go vote. Yay. But it's a great way to support something that's a major part of our community, and it's pretty easy to do.

So go support the Gorge, vote for the Gorge. Our little piece of amazing area right there in USA's today's Best Reader Choice Awards. The 2026 Pike Meadow Derby will be held on May 15th through the 17th. Register at the Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce or online at quincyvalley.com. You can also register at Quincy Hardware and Lumber, or hooked on toys in Wenatchee.

Upcoming soccer club tryouts are happening May 11th through the 19th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM each day at Loser Park. [00:08:00] Quincy United and JS Football would like to invite you to open pryouts for the 2026, 2027 season. I'll have someone there to do in- person registration, also to answer any questions you may have.

So check it out if you're looking to play. That will be May 11th through the 19th. Just a reminder, as you're driving this week, we've got the paving project going on on I- 90 from Vantage to George. Contractors will be working primarily at night from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, but it is gonna bring it down to one lane each direction, Monday through Friday, and we all know what a bottleneck that is, so expect some delays.

Even if you're passing during the day, they're not gonna tear down all the construction zones, so expect some delays going through that area and plan appropriately. In community highlights, if you've always wanted to grow yummy garden vegetables for your family's meals, but don't have the space where you live, maybe you need a garden [00:09:00] bed.

Veterans Operation Creation would like you to know there's a community garden on Jack Rabbit Way across the street from LaQuincy High School. It's open to public use. It's free to use, but you do need to reserve a bed. To reserve your community garden bed, call Tom Parrish at 509-797-3495. And happy gardening.

It's always cool to see people attending their garden beds over there. Uh, it's a great little opportunity in our community. I know different groups have some reserve, but they have some openings. You can find out more on Facebook as well, or you can just call Tom. Congratulations to Quincy's mid-state U12 volleyball team.

For wrapping up an amazing season with the three tournament championships, an incredible 21 and 0 record in pool play and finishing the season ranked 11 out of 81 teams in the evergreen region. That's awesome. Their growth, teamwork, and determination all season long have been incredible. [00:10:00] A big thank you to their amazing coaches, Pauline Botman, Lisa Trevino and Kyle Grennan.

I'm sorry if I butchered you guys' names. For their dedication, encouragement and leadership through the season, huge shout out to you guys, even if I did scrub your names. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of young people. The future's bright for this team and we can't see, wait to see what they accomplish next.

Before we jump into upcoming Jack Sports and events, we're gonna cover city admin news, school news, and announcements, and then we'll cover Quincy Jack Sports and events happening today and tomorrow. In city offices, tomorrow there's the city council meeting at 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Meetings are open to the public and held the first and third Tuesday every month.

Over at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 104 B Street Southwest. The Quincy Rec Department is accepted to applications for lifeguard and swim instructors for the new aquatic center. Training [00:11:00] is available and applicants must be at least 15 years old to apply. If you're looking for a role for the summer job that's equal parts fun and responsibility, life guarding might be for you.

I know I enjoyed lifeguarding when I was in high school. Apply today and be part of something exciting from day one. If you have questions, email amanda@quincywashington.us or call 509-787-3523 extension five. The Quincy Animal Shelter reminds you that they're a great place to adopt an animal. If you're looking for a furry friend, stop by the animal shelter, you may just find that perfect friend.

Sorry, I can't roll my artist this morning. Our family dog came from there and it's been an amazing family edition. They also asked that you check their Facebook and help get some of our lost animals back to their families as well. Uh, I know I was so appreciative our dog got out once and someone was kind enough to stop our very friendly dog and call the number on the tag.[00:12:00] 

It makes a huge difference when you're an animal person to get your family friend back. My kids were absolutely lost without their put dog, so ... Be sure to check their Facebook page. Let's see if we can get some of these family friends back to their proper families, and if you're looking for one, it really is a great place to find one.

The City of Quincy is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event on May 8th from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at Loser Park. You can find out more over on Facebook and I'm sure on the city website as well. In school news, congratulations to our Quincy High School. America Performing Arts Apple Center Apple Award nominees are out, and guess what, that's a lot of our kids.

We're proud to recognize these talented students and staff for their outstanding work on Footloose and Puffs. Ruby Gonzalez is nominated for lead performer in a musical. For her role is Ariel Moore and Footloose. Jaslyn [00:13:00] Padron, Pedrone ... Sorry, Jaslyn. Supporting, best per- supporting performer in a musical for Ethel McCormick.

Betla Rollins, supporting performer in a musical for Vi Moore. Jasmine Bec- Vasquez Navarro, lead performer in a play as Megan. Owen Yates, supporting performer in a play. Odessa Libert, production crew, props lead. Elizabeth Perez, production crew, light board, and operator. Footloose is also nominated for best overall musical and puffs for best overall play.

The Numerical Pack ... Numerical. Numerica Pack Apple Award celebrates excellence in high school theater across our re- region. Winners will be announced May 14th. Way to go with Jax. You can buy tickets for the event online. For parents, get ready for the Ready for Kinder event that's hosted by [00:14:00] Pioneer Elementary.

Ready for Kindergarten provides brief age-based parent workshops with take home materials and simple activities to help build children's early learning skills at home. 2026 workshop dates in English are Tuesday, May 5th, Thursday, May 14th, and Tuesday, May 19th. All classes are from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the library at Pioneer Elementary.

Children must be three to four years old for parents to register for the workshop. To register, call our text the parent engagement coordinator, Jessica Alcaraz at 509-906-6615. The Quincy High School acquires eighth annual scene concert is coming up. This is a fundraising concert with all the proceeds benefiting the QHS choir.

Students audition with their favorite songs, and they put together a cover band of students, musicians, and bring these songs to life. They have 25 amazing covers prepared. It's a great way to support students [00:15:00] doing what they actually sign up to do. Making music and singing. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for a student, military or seniors.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. The concert is Thursday, May 7th and Friday, May 8th in the QHS pack. Really hoping to fill the pack for these kids. They work really hard, and this is an amazing concert. I know I enjoy going to it every year, and I think you'll get a great kick out of it.

It's really fun seeing some of these young people do covers of songs you hear on the radio and stuff like that. So, I'll see you guys at the pack this week- later this week for the QHS choir 8th annual scene concert. Y'all ready for this.

This week in Jack's Sports and Events. Today, our middle school Jack's soccer and softball teams play this afternoon. Jack's seventh grade soccer plays against Orchard Middle School at [00:16:00] home at 4:00 PM. Jack's 8th grade soccer team also plays against Orchard Middle School at 5:15 PM. And our Lady Jack's 7th grade softball team competes at Foothills Middle School at 4:00 PM.

Our lady Jack's 8th grade softba- ball team competes at Foothills Middle School at 5:30 PM. Tomorrow, our Quincy Middle School track and field team competes in a four school track meet starting at 4:00 PM in Wenatchee. Go Jack.

Let's round out today with a quote from Helen Keller. "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. "That's your local update before today. Thank you for starting your morning with Good Morning Quincy Washington Newscast, local news for the 98848 community.

If you have an event, announcement, school activity, church gathering, or community update you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you because this show is about our community told by our people. Email us at [00:17:00] info@thefallibolman.com. Make sure to subscribe, follow the show, share it with a friend, let people know that we have this show and that there's a place where you can find out what's going on, that way everybody's in the know.

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